Accounting Clerk - Louisville, United States - Insight Global

Description

Insight Global is currently seeking an experienced Accounting Clerk for a direct hire opportunity with a large material handling company in the Louisville, KY area.

The ideal candidate will have a strong command of Microsoft Excel or Microsoft QuickBooks and 2+ years of experience utilizing these tools in the field.

include recording daily financial transactions and updating a general ledger, which involves preparing trial balances for accountants to review. The role also requires maintaining and filing necessary documents for taxation compliance. The individual will monitor cash flow and produce financial reports to assist managers in making strategic decisions. The job also involves running payroll and generating invoices for the company. The individual will establish different accounts and maintain records of financial transactions by posting and verifying them.

They will define bookkeeping policies and procedures and develop systems to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts.

The individual will also maintain subsidiary accounts by posting, verifying, and allocating transactions. They will reconcile entries to balance subsidiary accounts and maintain a balanced general ledger.

They will prepare a trial balance for the accountants and prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing accounting information.

Lastly, the individual will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements. This role requires a meticulous individual with a strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.

This individual is generally responsible for the first six steps of a typical accounting cycle:
new transactions, journal entries, posting, trial balances, worksheets, journal entry adjustments.

Ideally, we are looking for an organized, self-driven problem solver to join the organization to support both day-to-day operations and accounting projects.

This is a full-time permanent role with an incredibly employee focused manufacturing company in the Louisville area.

Bachelors in Finance or Accounting

Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering environment.

Experience with conveyors, automation, forklifts, or machinery.
2-4 years of experience working as an Accounting Clerk or Bookkeeper

2-4 years of experience utilizing Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Quick books

Experience with general accounting duties such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliation and ensuring all accounts are accurate.

Longevity in professional experience / career.